CVE-2006-2766

CVE-2006-2766 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in INETCOMM.DLL, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 through 6.0 SP2, Windows Explorer, Outlook Express 6, and possibly other programs, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long mhtml URI in the URL value in a URL file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2766?
Buffer overflow in INETCOMM.DLL, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 through 6.0 SP2, Windows Explorer, Outlook Express 6, and possibly other programs, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long mhtml URI in the URL value in a URL file.
How severe is CVE-2006-2766?
CVE-2006-2766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2766 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2766?
CVE-2006-2766 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2766?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2766 published?
CVE-2006-2766 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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